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‘Squid Game’ calls for more foreign media dubs

Carly Newton “Squid Game” is Netflix’s latest success story.  The South Korean-based show was released on the streaming service Sept. 17 and became an overnight sensation across the world. In the world of “Squid Game,” people in debt are invited to compete...

EDITORIAL: Be safe at music festivals

Seeing a favorite artist should be the best day of your life, right?  The opposite occurred at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Nov. 5. A crowd surge at the Houston concert left eight people dead and multiple critically injured from the...

In the Reels: ‘Last Night in Soho’ looks to the past

Cameron Kaercher Edgar Wright’s cinematic debut “Shaun of the Dead,” released in 2004, predated the zombie genre explosion. The stoner layabout character played by Simon Pegg was a breakthrough role for the actor, and since then Pegg has appeared in...

Conservatives blame Baldwin for accident

Carly Newton It is easy to forget that celebrities are human — the public puts them on a pedestal, and for some reason, they are shocked when that pedestal inevitably comes crashing down. This was the case for well-known actor Alec...

EDITORIAL: Get off social media, Trump

After four years of agony, most Americans thought they wouldn’t hear the name “Trump” again. Almost a year after the 2020 election, Donald Trump announced his new social media platform. TRUTH Social, an ironic name for the former president’s...

‘Transformers War For Cybertron’ is power struggle

Jonas Ward Imagine a world encrusted with layers of metal and grime: A sentient robotic race amidst a nonsensical war over power and control. Enemies who were once allies kill each other because of past gripes that fuzed over into...

In the Reels: ‘Dune’ larger than life sci-fi done right

Cameron Kaercher Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel “Dune” has proved elusive in cinematic adaptations. Spurred on by the successes of “Star Wars” and “Star Trek,” the first “Dune” film was released in 1984 and was met with confusion. The two-hour...

EDITORIAL: Creative hobbies positively impact mental health

Put your phone down and pick up a hobby.  While it is harsh to say, getting a hobby benefits mental health, while social media is addictive. Using platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and especially TikTok, gives young adults an increased...

‘Pikmin 2’ is popular strategy sequel

Jonas Ward “Pikmin 2” was the quintessential puzzle strategy game by Nintendo’s spectacular developers. The second produced in the series, “Pikmin 2” won numerous awards for its originality in the video game world. Originally produced for the Nintendo GameCube in...

Journalistic principle broken, Schefter to blame

Carly Newton A journalist’s duty is providing accurate and unbiased information to their audience — no exceptions. Despite this, some journalists continue to break these basic fundamental principles of their profession.  The latest journalist and reporter to do so is ESPN...
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